Highlights for Children
Highlights for Children is an American children's magazine founded in 1946, dedicated to helping children become their best selves through educational content, puzzles, and activities with their motto 'Fun with a Purpose.'
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Highlights for Children customer service
Use any of the convenient means below to contact Highlights for Children customer service.
| Phone | (800) 255-9517 |
| Web | https://shop.highlights.com/customer-service |
Highlights for Children jobs
Highlights is dedicated to the belief that "children are the world's most important people." From magazine editors and art directors to customer service and finance teams, our entire culture buzzes with the energy of passionate, engaged and inspired people who work to further our mission of serving children and their families.
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Headquarters
1800 Watermark Drive
Columbus, OH 43215
(570) 253-1080
Returns
What is the return window?
If you're not happy with an item purchased on our website, you have 365 days to return it.
How will I receive my refund?
Once we receive your return, we'll process your refund using the same method as your original payment. It should take about 2 to 3 weeks from the time you put your return in the mail to the time you get your refund.
What if I received a damaged or incorrect item?
Please let us know. We'll make it right! Contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-422-6202 for further assistance. Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Eastern Time.
How do I start a return online?
If possible, return the item in the original packaging. Otherwise, pack it securely in a box or padded envelope. Contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-422-6202 for further assistance. Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Eastern Time.
Editor's Take
You know that feeling when you stumble across something that's been quietly shaping childhoods for decades? That's Highlights for Children. Started back in 1946 by educators Garry Cleveland Myers and Caroline Clark Myers, this isn't just another magazine-it's basically a childhood institution.
Here's what makes it fascinating: their tagline "Fun with a Purpose" isn't marketing fluff. They've sold over one billion magazine copies, and honestly? They've earned every single one. Unlike most publications, Highlights magazines don't carry any third-party advertising or commercial messages-which is pretty remarkable in today's world.
The company's got this interesting split personality. While their editorial offices stay rooted in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, the business operations run out of Columbus, Ohio. And they're not just sitting on their laurels-in 2023, they acquired Tinkergarten, expanding into outdoor learning experiences for kids.
But let's talk about what really matters: the content. Hidden Pictures has appeared in every issue since the magazine's inception, asking children to find small hidden images within larger pictures. Ever wonder why kids get so absorbed in those? There's something almost meditative about the search.
Then there's Goofus and Gallant, that "brazenly didactic" cartoon strip featuring two contrasting boys that first appeared in 1948. Love it or find it preachy, it's been teaching kids about choices for over 75 years.
The numbers tell a story too. Circulation hit one million in 1971, and by the 1980s, Highlights was the most popular children's magazine in the United States with close to two million subscribers. That's a lot of doctor's office waiting rooms, but also a lot of homes where parents saw real value.
What's particularly smart is how they've adapted. They launched mobile apps in 2010, released Hidden Pictures and My Highlights apps in 2015, and added Hidden Pictures Puzzle Town in 2017. They even launched the Highlights Hangout podcast in 2018-because apparently, even audio needs hidden pictures.
Honestly? In an age where kids are bombarded with flashy digital content, there's something refreshingly steady about Highlights. They're not trying to be the loudest voice in the room-they're just consistently delivering quality content that actually helps kids think, create, and grow.